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YOUNGSTOWN AREA Volume 16, Number 11 • November 2019 • Heshvan/Kislev 5780 JEWISH FEDERATION Commentary Musings with Mary Lou: The High Holidays By Mary Lou Finesilver Temple and at home. We had 13 people The services were a delight. A very ability: “‘to those I may have wronged, for dinner after services on the first day benevolent family sponsored a cantor I ask forgiveness. To those I may have Well, it’s that of Rosh Hashanah, and 13 was a very and his so talented accompanist to helped, I wish I had done more. To time again. As I good number. The week before, we come from Israel. They brought not those I neglected to help, I ask for sit here staring had family over to learn how to make only beautiful sound, but such Ruach understanding. To those who helped at the computer, kreplach (the Jewish ravioli), so that (spirit) to the service, and the time me, I sincerely thank you. May you be many thoughts was perfect and enjoyed by all. Add went so quickly it was amazing. We sealed in the Book of Life for another are running to that Diane’s brisket, Beth’s carrot hope they will be able to come again good year.” through my ring, my nephew’s mouthwatering next year. Yom Kippur is also a fast day, for head. I am very fried turkey, homemade cole slaw, It sounds funny to say this because those who are able. It is actually from concerned fabulous Brussel sprout dish, beautiful Yom Kippur, Day of Atonement, has sundown to sundown, about 25 or about the way vegetable tray, fabulous kishke (look been a very solemn and sad holiday. 26 hours for those who follow the the world is going right now. So much it up, I don’t know how to translate), Not this year! It was a delight Orthodox or Conservative traditions. strife, so many sad turns of events refreshing orange jello with whipped and actually made praying easier. So one thing we wish family and friends with anti-anything anymore. It can cream, desserts enough to make Nero Somehow confessing our sins made is to have an “easy fast.” I suppose that be so depressing just to read the happy, and delicious chocolate candy. more sense and, I think, gave us more is why we are in Temple most of the newspaper or watch TV news, but I Forgive me, but I know I left out quite hope for a better year. Our prayer book day: so we aren’t tempted to break the don’t want to talk about all that here. a few delicacies. actually incorporates a list that we all fast. Unfortunately at my age and with We have had enough news telling By the time all the food hit the table, say in unison. Some things may apply some existing health problems, I was us how bad things are and enough there was not an inch of space left— and some may not, but it covers all that unable to fast, but I do remember it speakers talking about the state of the and not only good food, but wonderful might pertain to each of us. well. Getting through it gives you some union and all that. So I am determined family and friends. It has reached the I feel that the big thing we all should kind of inner peace. to find something happy to talk about. place that the friends are more family have come away with this year is to It has certainly been a beautiful At least I will try. than anything else. be kind to all. The Rabbi is the first holiday filled with spirit and love and As you know, I am Jewish. Big The second day was smaller but to say, and you may have seen this on hope for all for a good year. And I wish surprise there, right? We just finished no less joyful, and the food was great. Facebook posted by a few people, and the same for you and yours, with good celebrating the new year of 5780 at No wonder I can’t lose weight—oy! I will try and quote to the best of my health, love, and peace.

Liptalk: One Year Later A Message from Andy Lipkin Less than a year later, we were such data in the 1970s. ADL’s audit held trainings for staff and community Federation Executive Vice-President threatened when a New Middletown members, as well as at the local man posted a video on Instagram of anti-Semitic assaults in 2018, up synagogues. We’re also applying for It seems hard of a man shooting what appeared fromidentified 21 in 59 2017. people who were victims grants that will hopefully help fund our to believe it’s So security continues to be a efforts to be secure, both on our campus been a year since of discharging multiple rounds in a priority for us. The Federation board and at area synagogues. 11 innocent shortto be time a firearm span and with tagged the the capability Jewish and I take very seriously the need to This violence has to stop. We all people lost Community Center of Youngstown. ensure the safety of all members of the have a responsibility to educate our their lives in the I am grateful it didn’t become a local Jewish community, participants neighbors, our family, and our elected tragedy, but with anti-Semitism on the in any of our programs, and visitors to at the Tree of rise, we need to be vigilant. our agencies. We need to do everything we can to Lifehorrific building shooting in The U.S. Jewish community We need to be deliberate and preventofficials thatthis thisfrom ishappening not acceptable. again Pittsburgh. It’s experienced near-historic levels of intentional as far as our security and to prosecute those people who are even harder to believe we’re still facing anti-Semitism in 2018, according to the needs today and in the future. We need responsible for these acts. Otherwise, threats of violence against Jews. Anti-Defamation League, including a to continue to seek partners in our it’s going to continue. Following the tragedy in Pittsburgh, doubling of anti-Semitic assaults. ADL’s community who share our need to live Anyone with questions or I wrote in Liptalk, “I hope that I am annual audit of anti-Semitic incidents in a civil society where differences are suggestions about security, please feel wrong, but I fear that one day something recorded a total of 1,879 attacks against embraced and respected as opposed to free to contact me. like this could happen in the Mahoning Jews and Jewish institutions across the dividing us. May the memory of the 11 people and Shenago Valleys. It is not a question country in 2018, the third-highest year Rob Elston, our security coordinator, who lost their lives in Pittsburgh be for of if but when.” on record since ADL started tracking is leading the security efforts. We’ve a blessing. 2 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine November 2019 Candle Lighting Times Jewish World War II Bombardier Finally Gets November 1 6:00 p.m. Star of David Grave Marker November 8 4:52 p.m. By Elise Skolnick to free him, they were unable to, and “but I decided I had to tell her. She November 15 4:46 p.m. Kenny Robinson died before he went down with had to know.” November 22 4:41 p.m. Mariellen Miller, Catherine Phillips the plane. He was “When I saw that cross, I Many Jewish boys November 29 4:37 p.m. Chelin, and Claudia Moss were even 22 years old. The listed themselves born. But they knew about him. What Germans buried thought, ‘How am I going as Catholic on their About the Journal they didn’t know until 2015 was that him in a nearby to tell Mariellen this,’ but dog tags in case they 505 Gypsy Lane he was buried under a cross rather cemetery. Later, I decided I had to tell her. were captured by Youngstown, OH 44504-1314 than a Star of David, even though he he was reinterred She had to know.” the Germans, Miller Phone: 330.746.3250 was Jewish. in the Ardennes explained. Fax: 330.746.7926 Robinson, Miller’s stepbrother, American Cemetery - Catherine Phillips Chelin “That started my Email: died Aug. 17, 1943, in a bombing raid in Nuepre, Belgium. mission,” Miller said. [email protected] over Germany during World War II. Robinson’s father, Edward I. She started a time-consuming Publisher When his plane was hit, his chute Robinson, married Miller’s mother, and frustrating quest to have Andrew L. Lipkin deployed early and became tangled. Belle. Edward adopted Miller and her Kenny’s marker changed to a Star Though fellow crew members tried brother Eric. They, and their cousins of David. Though she gathered a lot General Manager Bonnie Deutsch Burdman Phillips Chelin and of information, including proof that Moss, grew up seeing he was bar mitzvahed and that he Editor a picture of Kenny. visited his rabbi for a blessing before Elise Skolnick “My dad didn’t shipping out, the government refused Advertising Director really want to talk to change the marker. Phyllis Friedman too much about him,” Though she never knew Kenny, Advertising Manager, Miller, of Phoenix, Miller felt she needed to do this for Copy Editor, & Reporter said. her dad. Jamie Durisko After seeing “He was so good to us,” she said. the movie “Saving “On my 16th birthday he bought me Layout & Design Taylor Lody Private Ryan,” Miller a yellow convertible. There wasn’t and her brother anything he wouldn’t do for me. He Office decided to learn more was just the sweetest, dearest man Kathy Schell about Kenny. When and it’s for him I went on this quest.” Miller discovered Eventually, Miller learned about The Jewish Journal Monthly Phillips Chelin and Project Benjamin, an organization Magazine is a publication her husband were that works to correct such mistakes. of the Youngstown Area taking a cruise that “There are many, many Jewish Jewish Federation and has would bring them to boys who are buried under crosses received major grants from Belgium, she asked throughout the world, and this is the Schermer Trust, The them to visit Kenny’s what they do,” Miller said. Maurice and Florence Lipscher Charitable Trust, and ZOA. grave. Recently, the American Battle It was there Monuments Commission notified her November 15 is the deadline for Phillips Chelin that they will change the stone on articles and ads for the December learned Kenny was Kenny’s grave. Project Benjamin is issue. Submissions may be edited for length and/or clarity. buried under a cross, flying Miller to Belgium in April for The JJMM does not assume the even though he was the dedication. responsibility for the Kashruth Jewish. Miller said it’s hard to put into of any product or service “When I saw that words what the trip will mean to her. advertised on its pages. cross I thought, The Jewish Journal Monthly ‘How am I going to Magazine is now accepting Catherine Phillips Chelin stands by Kenny Robinson’s tell Mariellen this,’” opinion columns. Send grave in Ardennes American Cemetery. Phillips Chelin said, Kenny continued on page 24 submissions to journal@ jewishyoungstown.org as a word document. Include name Contents and contact information. Acceptance is at the discretion Commentary ������������������������������ 2 Human Services ���������������� 8–9 Mazel Tov & Condolences .... 14 of the editor and may be Synagogues ������������������������ 4–5 Education ��������������������������������� 10 JCC ...... 16–20 edited for clarity. Federation ����������������������������� 6–7 We Remember ����������������� 11–13 News You Can Use ...... 15, 21–24 El Emeth Sukkah Decorating Party Temple El Emeth Events Temple El Emeth held a sukkah ages helped make decorations for the decorating party on Sunday, Oct. 13. sukkah while enjoying pizza and salad Oct. 31–Nov. 1 Nov. 12 Forty members and friends of all for lunch. Volunteers are needed to help with Minyan and a Meal: Minyan begins at the November food distribution for the 5:45 p.m. with the dinner at 6 p.m. James Liberty Food Pantry. Set up will take place Pasch, regional director of the Anti- on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 7 to 8 p.m., and Defamation League, will be the guest distribution will be Friday morning, Nov. speaker and will discuss the increase in 1, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The hate crimes in our country. Reservation pantry is located at the Churchill United forms are in the monthly bulletin or the Methodist Church in Liberty. Nov. 8. Nov. 5 Temple office and are due in by Friday, Nov. 17 The Sisterhood Meeting and Luncheon will begin with an open board meeting at Minyan for Bagels with the Rabbi 10:30 a.m. with the luncheon at noon. will take place at 9:45 a.m., and the The guest speaker will be Lynda Abrams- program will begin at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Braff, who is the creative arts co-chair for Schonberger’s presentation is titled the Central Great Lakes Regional Board. “How Yo! Yo! Yo! became Oy! Oy! Oy!” She will lead the group in an interactive (the story of Jewish Pirates). Please RSVP activity titled Mindful Journaling.

Nov. 6 toNov. the 23Temple office by Nov. 14.

Jewish Christian Dialogue will have During the course of the morning its monthly session at the Synagogue. service, we will celebrate the consecration Rochelle Miller helped her granddaughter, Mara, make festive decorations. Refreshments are at 12:30 p.m. with of our youngest students, Bella and the program beginning at 1 p.m. This Blake Vickers, children of Megan and month’s session, based on the Abba Eben Jeff Vickers, and Marleigh Schonberger, Cantor Visits for High Holidays PBS Documentary about the Roots of daughter of Eliana and Zack Schonberger. Monotheistic Religion, is “Power of the Following the service will be a Kiddush Word—Shaping of Traditions.” All are luncheon, and November birthdays will welcome to attend. also be observed. Please RSVP by Nov. 21.

Daily Minyans are at 5:45 p.m., including Shabbat afternoon. Shabbat morning services are at 9:30 a.m.

Temple El Emeth

Fiesta Cocktail Party & Raffle $3000 Grand Prize!!! Hors d’oeuvres ~ Open Bar ~ Dessert Entertainment provided by Steve Fazzini Cantor Gavriel Nachum Oren was the guest cantor at Temple El Emeth for the High $150 admits TWO to the Party And ONE entry for the raffle Holidays. He was born in Budapest, Hungary, the son of Holocaust survivors. He founded December 7, 2019 7-10 pm and established the first mobile Synagogue in Israel and has performed in concerts around 3970 Logan Way, Youngstown, Ohio 44505 330.759.1429 the world. 4 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine November 2019 Rodef Sholom Ohev Tzedek Anti-Semitism Mini-Course Sukkot Offered at Rodef Sholom By Neil Yutkin Kessler. At the sukkah, Rabbi Frank Muller Ohev Tzedek Co-President appeared as Rabbi Abraham Heschel to Rabbi Frank Muller will present a four world today, and what must be done to As I have mentioned previously, discuss one of his works and to perform session mini-course, “Anti-Semitism: prevent it in the future. Sukkot is one of the most joyful holidays. a kiddush Past, Present and Future,” from noon to 1 Drinks will be provided. Participants This year was no exception. part in the sukkah. p.m., Nov. 7 and 14 and Dec. 5 and 12 at may bring a brown bag lunch. The program For the second year in a row, Sukkot The eveningto fulfill concluded the mitzvah with anda festive take Rodef Sholom. is open to the entire Jewish community. was kicked off at Ohev Tzedek. The event holiday meal, with people having the “Anti-Semitism: Past, Present and To register, call 330.744.5001. began early in the day with a sukkah option of either eating in the brisk Future” is an explanation of the world’s It is co-sponsored by the Commission decorating get-together. Twenty-three weather of the sukkah or in the comfort most insidious prejudice in centuries for Jewish Education Adult Education people from Rodef Sholom, organized of our social hall. The meal, prepared by past, the forms it has taken in the modern Initiative. by Sarah Wilschek and Hunter Thomas, Art Einzig and a crew of volunteers from spent a couple of hours taking a bare Ohev Tzedek, consisted of minestrone sukkah and creating it into a warm and soup, garlic bread, eggplant parmesan welcoming place. with pasta, balsamic glazed portabellas, Activity picked up again at 4 p.m. when salad, and warm apple crisp with vanilla ice cream. Community “Women’s Balcony,” was shown. It was This event was the next to last joint the final film of the Jewish Film Festival, programs of the combined synagogues Hanukkah Celebration portrayed some of the problems that functions for this cycle with Simcha orthodoxan interesting women Israeli face film, when subtitled, seeking that the Torah, which took place at El Emeth on Unleash the magic of the desire to take part in their religion. Oct. 21. Festival of Lights. Once again, the joining of the by candle lighting performed by Beth congregations for shared events is Sunday, Dec. 15 | 5:30p HollowayThe film and was then immediately a short service followed led proving that there is still life in our Jewish by Rabbi Joseph Schonberger and Sandy community. Congregation Rodef Sholom Dinner * Entertainment * Celebration Featuring the holiday magic of Magician and Illusionist: David Anthony

RSVP to the Rodef Sholom office no later than Dec. 10 | (330) 744-5001; [email protected] Ohev Tzedek Synagogue’s Community sukkah was decorated by members of Rodef More information coming soon! Sholom (listed by family): Jacob and Shayna Wilschek; Josh and Arthur Greenbaum; Magda, Ethan, and Ilana Cohen; Kim, Dan, Caleb, Rhett, and Madelina Gear; Violet, Thomas, Juniper, Lawren, and Kandy Rawl; Emily, Conner, and Michael Fitzpatrick; and Matan Norani. November 2019 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 5 Federation Federation Participates in Thomases Family Endowment Nonviolence Parade Awards Opera Grant Opera Western Reserve recieved a Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased $500 grant from the Thomases Family in person, by calling 330.259.0555, or at Endowment of the Youngstown Area operawesternreserve.org. Tickets range Jewish Federation. This grant is in support from $25 to $75. of Opera Western Reserve’s 2019 season Opera Western Reserve is a professional and the fall production of Verdi’s opera opera company in its 15th year of residence Macbeth. at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Opera Western Reserve continues its Ohio. They seek to feature singers from the 15th anniversary season with a regional Western Reserve region and Ohio. For more premiere of Verdi’s opera Macbeth information, visit operawesternreserve.org at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 15, at Stambaugh or call 330.480.0693.

ging well

Aging Well provides older adults, family members, and friends with resources and guidance on topics related to aging in the Jewish community. The Jewish Community Relations Council led the Youngstown Area Jewish Art Classes Happinesss and Federation’s participation in the 9th annual nonviolence parade and rally. The Humor Group first full week in October is officially Nonviolence Week in the state of Ohio. Cultural Arts Educational Lectures Health and Wellness Programs Games, Cards, and Puzzles Group J-Away Program Family Caregiver Support Mindful Monday GrandFriends Thursday at the Cinema Grief Support Wellness Lunch & Learns

For more information contact Shay Kahani-Erez at 330.746.7929 ext. 199 or [email protected]. Aging Well is a collaboration between Jewish Family Services, the Jewish Community Center, and the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation.

6 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine November 2019 Federation Federation Looking to Fill Newly Created Position Development and Community Relations Manager Will Support Financial Resource Development Director and Director of JCRC The Youngstown Area Jewish as a demonstrated ability to build and Federation is seeking an enthusiastic sustain relationships. This position will and passionate leader with experience play a major role in engaging current in community relations and fundraising and future lay leaders in the Federation’s work, as guided by its mission. development and community relations “This is a job for which someone manager.to fill the newly created role of can come home,” Burdman said. “For “This is a job with a lot of high-level example, a younger, Jewish professional responsibilities in a great community,” who grew up in the Valley, moved away, said Bonnie Deutsch Burdman, JCRC but wants to come back to be with director. “And it’s in a city with a very family, or someone originally from the affordable cost of living.” region who is working somewhere else but wants to be closer to family.” resource development director and The position is full time with the Thisdirector position of the will Jewish assist theCommunity financial Relations Council with various visit jewishyoungstown.org. To apply, fundraising, community relations, and sendbenefits. resume For a completeand cover job description,letter to engagement initiatives and projects. Youngstown Area Jewish Federation The ideal candidate will have excellent c/o Human Resources, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, Ohio 44504 or strategic planning, fundraising, and [email protected]. event/projectinterpersonal, management nonprofit management, skills as well Sam Kooperman Endowment Applications for camp scholarships and study in Israel are being accepted.

The deadline to apply for camp scholarships is December 31.

The deadlines to apply for study in Israel scholarships are December 31 and June 30.

For more information contact Lisa Long at 330.746.3250 ext. 175 or [email protected]. Excellence, Experience & Integrity

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November 2019 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 7 Human Services Sukkah Hop Getting Ready for Halloween

Participants in Heritage Manor’s Adult Day Services program decorated pumpkins in October. Pictured is Helen Elder. October Birthdays Celebrated at Heritage Manor

Tenants of Levy Gardens Assisted Living visited with Akiva Academy students at Every month, a birthday party is held for Heritage Manor residents and Adult Day their sukkah in October. The children sang songs and danced in this program that Care participants celebrating a birthday in that month. In October, six people had brought together young people and older adults to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot. birthdays. Pictured is Matt Martin. 8 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine November 2019 Human Services JFS Offers Veterans to Be Depression Recognized Residents of Heritage Manor, Screenings participants in the Adult Day Services program, and tenants of Levy Gardens Jewish Family Services partnered who are veterans will be honored in a with students from the counseling ceremony co-sponsored by Hospice of department at Youngstown State the Valley at 2 p.m. Nov. 11. Each veteran University to offer free depression will be individually recognized, given a screenings at the Jewish Community Center on National Depression Screening Day, Oct. 10. Representatives certificate and a pin, and saluted. from Help Network of Youngstown were on hand to discuss local resource options. Pictured from left to right are Melinda Toth, Christy McAllister, Olivia Smith, Kelsey DeMart, and Taylor Barton. Jewish Family Services Impact Take Out Service on Entire Menu Story Shared Two Great Liz Lehman, an intern for Jewish Locations Community Center of Youngstown, Dine in / Carry Out gave a presentation about Jewish Family Services at the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Annual Meeting on Friday, Oct. 18, at the • LIBERTY Drake’s Landing Banquet Center. At the 2940 Belmont event, eight grassroots organizations 330-759-6907 shared their “Story of Impact” with an audience who voted to select the • BOARDMAN winner of an AFP membership and AFP 60414600 Market programs for a year. The audience chose 330-788-5666 Dionne Dowdy of United Returning Citizens to receive the prize.

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November 2019 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 9 Education Jewish-Muslim Forum to Be Held at YSU The Youngstown State University Muslim Perspectives,” is a discussion YSU (at the corner of 5th Avenue and the Center for Islamic Studies at Center for Judaic and Holocaust with Drs. Mustansir Mir and Jacob Ari Grant Street). Use the Grant Street Youngstown State University. Studies will hold its Jewish-Muslim Labendz. entrance and tell the attendant you are For more information, contact Dr. Forum for fall 2019 at 7 p.m., Nov. 14 in The event is free and open to the attending the Jewish-Muslim Forum. Jacob Labendz at [email protected] or the Gallery Room of Kilcawley Center. public. Refreshments will be served. Event sponsors are the Center for 330.941.1603. The program, “Jesus in Jewish and Parking is available in the M-70 lot at Judaic and Holocaust Studies and Ark Dedicated at Akiva

The new Holy Ark at Akiva Academy was dedicated Oct. 17. The Holy Ark and the Eternal Light were recently replaced. Renovations were also made to the lunchroom, where the Ark is located. The cupboard doors were refaced, and walls and benches were painted. These changes were completed by Soft Touch Furniture, which is owned by the Chudakoff family. The family donated the material and the labor. Pictured from left are Gabby Johnson and Doron Sigler Pictured from left are Megan Vickers and Terrie Chudakoff of Soft Touch Furniture.

Happy Holiday!

10 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine November 2019 We Remember Pittsburgh Reliving the Massacre Every Minute: How Pittsburgh Survivors Are Struggling a Year Later

By Ben Sales “hope” painted in Hebrew and English knocking. shooting are also figuring out how to PITTSBURGH (JTA) — As this city’s on each one. There have been signs of progress, move forward. Jewish community celebrated Rosh As the first anniversary of the too. One survivor realized that, 11 As needed, they are training people Hashanah, the Tree of Life synagogue Oct. 27 attack grew near, bearing months after the attack, they could for the ritual chanting and prayers that stood closed, its doors blocked by a up became especially difficult. The finally relax — a little. For the first used to be led by those who were killed. chain-link fence. shooting’s survivors and the rest of time that year, the survivor didn’t feel Rabbi Jonathan Perlman, who leads the A brown, wilted wreath hung on the community are just trying to get the need to constantly monitor those Conservative New Light Congregation a tree near the synagogue, where a through the High Holidays — the who were entering and exiting the and survived the attack, composed a gunman killed 11 worshippers last busiest time of the Jewish calendar, room. prayer in remembrance of the victims year in the worst anti-Semitic attack in when Jews are traditionally called to “One of the people there had this aha to be read during a section of the Yom American history. Jewish stars bearing account for their souls. moment and said, ‘I need to tell you all Kippur service that commemorates the names of the victims are taped “We’re figuring it out an hour at a something: I am sitting with my back Jewish martyrs throughout history. to a glass door at the front entrance, time, a day at a time, what to do,” said to the door,’” said Lulu Orr, the clinical “Like all the others, he did not behind a fence and under an Israeli flag Rabbi Jeffrey Myers of Tree Of Life* specialist and care navigator from the deserve to die,” Perlman said at the and a sign thanking first responders. A Or L’Simcha Congregation at a recent Jewish Family and Community Services news conference speaking of Melvin makeshift wooden sign on a barricade news conference organized by the of Pittsburgh, who did not discuss the Wax, a congregant who was killed and next to the building reads, “No day community. survivors’ personal details in order remembered as a devoted grandfather, shall erase you from the memory of As the shooting began, Myers dialed to respect their privacy. “They’re the passionate baseball fan, and energetic time.” 911 from his cellphone and then only ones who experienced what they community volunteer. “That’s The synagogue is built to welcome rushed to protect his congregants. experienced. They support each other. survivor’s guilt. I go through these hundreds of Jews. But the only person “I live with Oct. 27 every minute They laugh with each other.” scenarios in my mind, and I think a lot to enter regularly now is a custodian of every hour of every day, and I will Beyond the circle of survivors, the who maintains the building while the for the rest of my life,” he said. “Each congregations that lived through the Survivors continued on page 12 three congregations that meet there of us finds the strength and decide what to do. Tree of Life has courage to integrate what been shuttered since the attack. happened into our beings, to “I hope it’s torn down,” said Ellen move forward.” Surloff, who was president of one of the Every month, survivors of congregations, the Reconstructionist the Tree of Life shooting get Dor Hadash, at the time of the shooting. together in a room to process “I don’t think that I could ever go back their feelings. Many of them in that building and not be continually live next to each other in reminded of what took place there.” Squirrel Hill, and they can Signs of the attack remain relax and schmooze about everywhere in Squirrel Hill, the quiet, everyday life. warm, tree-lined community that has At a recent meeting, been the home to Pittsburgh’s Jews however, the conversation for more than a century, and which turned to the mechanics of otherwise feels idyllic as summer getting past October. Some turns into fall. survivors attended Rosh Local businesses display a sign Hashanah services in the created shortly after the attack that neighborhood and attended reads, “Stronger than Hate” alongside memorial events. Others a yellow Star of David and blue and did not, concerned that the red diamonds — the city’s traditional communal prayers would colors. The kosher supermarket hangs be too painful. One person a banner with the names of the 11 decided to leave home victims. The local Starbucks has three and rent an Airbnb for the The window of the Starbucks in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh bears three large hearts painted on its windows weekend of Oct. 27 to avoid hearts with the words "love," "kindness," and "hope" written in English and Hebrew. (Ben with the words “love,” “kindness,” and reporters who might come Sales) November 2019 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 11 We Remember Pittsburgh A Year After Disaster, Pittsburgh Is So Much More Than a Site of Tragedy

By Jeffrey Finkelstein positive in any way. More important, continues to serve as the heart from the Tree of Life. Each of these PITTSBURGH (JTA) —As we I never refer to this attack as simply of Jewish Pittsburgh, as it has for three congregations lost members approach one year since the worst “Pittsburgh” or “Tree of Life,” and I nearly a century. We live and work on Oct. 27. While the Tree of Life-Or anti-Semitic attack in American hope everyone will stop doing so. together and celebrate our diversity L’Simcha Congregation was and is history, I am grateful for the This attack was not representative of Jewish experiences — rich and the owner of the property, all three outpouring of support for the of Pittsburgh. It was an anomaly. poor, Orthodox, Reform, Conservative, congregations shared in the trauma. Pittsburgh Jewish community. Pittsburgh, a city I have called home Reconstructionist, “just Jewish,” and So what is the right way to refer Over the last year, people across for the past 21 years, means more nondenominational. According to to what happened? I suggest that the world have stood shoulder to than one act of hate. our most recent Jewish Community everyone refer to this attack as “the shoulder with all of us in the 412. We Pittsburgh is a city rich with Study commissioned by the Jewish anti-Semitic attack at the Tree of have been showered with love in the history. The city literally built the Federation, we have grown to nearly Life building.” An alternative would weeks and months since the attack. world through its steel production. 50,000 people, with major expansion be to say “the attack on Jewish We will never forget the generosity, For a period of time, Pittsburgh was in our millennial age group. congregations in Pittsburgh” or “the care, and support. the third-largest home to Fortune If you refer to the shooting simply Oct. 27 anti-Semitic shooting.” But there is still a way that 500 companies behind New York and as “Pittsburgh,” you denigrate what Jewish Pittsburgh has continued concerned citizens can help: Make Chicago. Pittsburgh boasts diverse this city is all about. You take a single, to grow and thrive in the year since sure that when you speak about the neighborhoods with many faiths and horrible anti-Semitic action and the anti-Semitic attack here. Across anti-Semitic attack in Pittsburgh, you ethnicities. define this region and our Jewish Pittsburgh, faith groups have formed use language that reflects well on the The city is growing and becoming community by that incident. new bonds and started new projects city I love. younger each year. We are home If you refer to the attack as “Tree together. We have united as a city I receive Google Alerts every day to strong educational and medical of Life,” you both minimize the rich to support the victims’ families and that tell me when articles appear in organizations — the so-called “eds” history of a congregation that dates the many people still healing from the media using the words “Jewish” and “meds” — as well as a strong back to 1864 and unnecessarily physical and emotional wounds. and “Pittsburgh.” Since last Oct. 27, in technology sector. I see the physical downplay the experience of the In short, we are more than one act these daily multiple alerts, I read how manifestation of innovation on our other two congregations that shared of hate. I hope we will stop calling the media, elected officials, and the streets, as Uber and Argo AI both have the Tree of Life building. New a horrifying, anti-Semitic attack general public portray and reference brought fleets of self-driving cars Light Congregation, a Conservative “Pittsburgh” or “Tree of Life” alone. the attack. I see many references to here. congregation, had sold its building Words matter. They truly matter to all the “anniversary” of “Pittsburgh.” Although our Pittsburgh Jewish and was renting space there at the of us in Pittsburgh. I never refer to the one-year community is spread throughout time of the attack. Congregation Dor Jeffrey Finkelstein is the president marker as an “anniversary,” to avoid the Greater Pittsburgh region, the Hadash (Or L’Simcha Congregation and CEO of the Jewish Federation of the idea that this commemoration Squirrel Hill neighborhood that is last year), a Reconstructionist Greater Pittsburgh. of the 11 people killed is happy or home to the Tree of Life synagogue congregation, also was renting space

Survivors from page 11 Jerry Rabinowitz, was killed in the “Not only was he such an integral Surloff said that the four months attack. Daniel Leger, who was injured, part and member of the congregation, after that day were consumed with will be speaking to the congregation but he was also a really important part meetings on everything from insurance on Yom Kippur. of the congregation at the time of the claims to finding a new prayer space to of other victims do, too, about I could Surloff, the Dor Hadash president, High Holidays,” Surloff said. “Jerry was writing thank-you notes to those who have done more, I could have saved was not at the synagogue when the in charge of the greeting and ushering. had reached out after the shooting. people, why did this person choose gunman entered: She was feeling sick You walk in the door and there was “They’re all feeling anxious about to do x, y and z, why did they turn the and came late. She recalls seeing a Jerry with his smiling face.” the upcoming High Holidays as well other way. And it’s part of the trauma, row of police cars surrounding the Some community members and as the commemoration,” Orr of Jewish and it’s part of being human. You carry building. survivors said that amid the stream Family and Community Services said those kinds of things with you.” When Surloff told a policewoman, “I of commemorative events, logistical about the attack survivors. “This Dor Hadash met for Rosh Hashanah have to go, that’s my synagogue,” the decisions, and media interviews, past year has been very public, and in the local Jewish community center, officer gave her a hug and did not let they have not had time to even begin they really believe that Oct. 28 of this with survivors of the shooting in her pass. The synagogue leader later processing the shooting. A few refer year will be the first day of their grief attendance but a new person blowing found out that Rabinowitz, a mainstay to the day as “10/27,” giving it a name journey.” the . The usual shofar blower, of the congregation, had been killed. similar to 9/11. 12 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine November 2019 We Remember Pittsburgh One Year Later: Local Jewish Community Remembers Tragedy at Tree of Life Building

By Elise Skolnick Deutsch Burdman, Youngstown was part of a cohort of JResponders "It was an honor to return to Oct. 27 marked one year since a Area Jewish Federation director of who helped in order to relieve some Pittsburgh as a JResponder to support gunman murdered 11 people at the community relations and government of the burden on the JCC staff who my JCC colleagues and the Pittsburgh Tree of Life building in Pittsburgh in affairs. “In the aftermath of this hosted a number of events that day. community,” Soldan said. “It is the most brutal anti-Semitic attack tragedy, we have seen an outpouring They provided information to important for all of us to take whatever in the history of the United States. of support and are grateful for the community members, directed people action we can to stand up against hate The local Jewish community came renewed sense of unity.” to gatherings and resources, and and bring healing to those who have together to remember and honor Jewish Community Center of assisted those who were donating experienced its consequences. I am those lost. Youngstown staff were in Pittsburgh blood at one of the two blood drives grateful to have had the opportunity Members of the community that day. Board President Alan Mirkin that day. to help, even in a small way." gathered at Temple El Emeth at 5 p.m. and Executive Director Mike Rawl to Pause With Pittsburgh. This was attended a dinner at the Pittsburgh part of a larger, nationwide effort. JCC with JCCA's intercontinental At that time, people throughout the board, Pittsburgh's board, and United States stopped what they were Pittsburgh staff members, following doing to pledge to maintain an abiding the commemoration ceremony. They sense of unity and responsibility for were thanked for the JCC’s immediate one another, and to stand up against response, as JResponders, following hatred, no matter the type or source. last year’s tragedy. They also viewed a livestream of a JResponse was established to public memorial service. enable skilled professionals from one Congregation Rodef Sholom joined JCC to lend a hand at another in the the Unitarian Universalist Church to aftermath of a crisis. Though originally hold an interfaith joint service that planned as a response to natural day. Rodef Sholom also kept their disasters, JResponse’s inaugural lights on from Saturday evening to deployment followed the Tree of Life Monday morning in memory of the massacre in Pittsburgh. Staff members victims. from JCC of Youngstown were the first “Nothing can change what JResponders in Pittsburgh. happened that day, but we can choose Rebecca Soldan, JCC of to stand even stronger and work Youngstown’s operations manager, harder to show our resilience and was a staff member who helped out. An interfaith service was held at Congregation Rodef Sholom to commemorate the strength as a People,” said Bonnie She volunteered again this year. She tragedy at the Tree of Life building in 2018. Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue Building Will Reopen as a ‘Center for Jewish Life in the United States’

By Marcy Oster congregations has not reopened that brings together stakeholders in “We are poised to become an (JTA) — The Tree of Life synagogue since the attack on Oct. 27, 2018. The a shared environment that includes incredible center for Jewish life in the building, the site of an attack a year shooting left the building “unsuitable places for a Jewish worship memorial, United States,” Tree of Life’s Rabbi ago that left 11 worshippers dead, will for worship,” according to the education and social engagement, Jeffrey Myers said in a statement. reopen as a “center for Jewish life in statement. It was in need of serious exhibit space for archival historical “When we reopen, and we most the United States.” repair and renovation before the attack artistic expression, as well as certainly will, I want the entire world The Tree of Life Congregation issued took place, the statement mentioned. classrooms and training spaces.” to say, ‘Wow, look at what they have a statement to announce its new vision Tree of Life’s vision for the future of The idea was announced to the done.’ To do anything less disrespects for the building on Friday. the property calls for the space to be congregation during Yom Kippur the memory of our 11 martyrs.” The home of three different a “cooperative and collaborative space services. November 2019 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 13 Mazel Tov Condolences watching “Jeopardy,” reading, and Poppy Collins Blau Hilda Manello crossword puzzles. She was a long-time member of Temple Hilda Manello, 98, passed away Oct. 4 in Emanuel and El Emeth. Levy Gardens Assisted Living. Hilda loved life and lived it to the fullest. Hilda was born July 7, 1921, in She was very proud of living to age 98 and Youngstown, to the late Ephriam and was still independent and quick thinking. Besides her husband, Hilda was children. preceded in death by one brother, HattieShe Berman.graduated She from was The the Rayenoldest Schoolof five Hyman Berman; two sisters, Deborah in 1938 and from Ohio University in 1942 Schwartz and Bertha Froomkin; and her with a Bachelor of Science degree in stepbrothers, Irwin and Gerald Marks. education. She taught junior and senior She is survived by her sister, Ruth high schools in the Conneaut, Ohio, school Briefman of Florida; two children, Dr. system. Steven (Bonnie) A. Manello and Jeannette Hilda married Irving Manello on Aug. 6, (Dr. Richard Mueller) Manello; two 1944; he passed away in April 1989. granddaughters, Alexis (Matt Fischer) They operated the S&M grocery market until 1972. great-grandchildren, Sophie, Isaac, Lilly, Hilda attended university classes in MarleyGruber and and Ava. Jessica (Ari) Wise; and five Youngstown State University’s Over-60 Burial was at El Emeth Coitsville Program for many years. She frequently Cemetery. Memorial contributions may attended performances at the Youngstown be made to Levy Gardens or Temple El Dr. Lance and Emily Blau welcomed Poppy Collins Blau at 11:03 p.m. Aug. 13. Symphony and Playhouse. She was in the Emeth. Arrangements were handled by She weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces at birth. Emily is the Jewish Community Center of Pioneer Women’s Bowling league for 50 Shriver-Allison-Courtley-Weller-King Youngstown’s program manager and camp director. years, enjoyed playing bridge, Mahjongg, Funeral Home.

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14 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine November 2019 News You Can Use Most Israelis Support a Government With 2 Large Political Parties, Survey Finds

By Marcy Oster and 14 percent responded similarly every party or faction that has entered and White. Editor’s Note: See page 22 for an about Netanyahu. An additional 22 the Knesset following the September The survey was conducted Oct. 3–6 article about Israeli Prime Minister percent didn’t care who served first, elections said they would vote the with 501 respondents interviewed in Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement and 32 percent oppose any rotation. same way again, including 88.5 percent Hebrew and 100 in Arabic. The margin that he is unable to form a government. They were responding to a special from Likud and 84 percent from Blue of error is plus or minus 4.1 percent. JERUSALEM (JTA) — A majority of survey conducted by the Guttman Israelis support a new government Center for Public Opinion and Policy based on two large political parties Research at the Israel Democracy and rotating the post of prime minister Institute. between their leaders, a new survey Sixty-five percent surveyed believe found. that Netanyahu should resign as head Fifty-six percent of some 600 of Likud if he is indicted in any of the respondents, Jews and Arabs, backed three corruption investigations against the alternating plan between longtime him. Another 53.5 percent believe he incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu, head should resign now. of the Likud party, and Benny Gantz, In the event of a resignation, his counterpart from the Blue and lawmaker Gideon Saar was the White party. choice of successor by 41 percent of Twenty percent said they would respondents. support the idea only if Gantz is first, Meanwhile, a majority of voters in

November 2019 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 15 JCC Wellness Lunch & Learn: Wellness Lunch & Learn: FITNESS Mindful Holiday Eating Let’s Talk about Alzheimer’s Join Bridget Lackey, RDN, LD, and Community Health We will talk about how to differentiate between the For more information on fitness programs contact Educator from Mercy Health, as we examine ways various forms of dementia and identify the common Jaron Howell, Wellness Coordinator, at 330.746.3250 to de-stress holiday eating, beginning by identifying symptoms of Alzheimer’s as well as where to find ext. 299 or [email protected]. individual holiday eating triggers and understanding past community services to support caregivers. responses. Date: Wednesday, November 20 Monthly Health Club Services Date: Tuesday, November 12 Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m. Take advantage of our new lower priced locker and towel Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. Location: Multi-Purpose Room rentals plus new massage offer! Location: Multi-Purpose Room Register by Tuesday, November 12 online at Long Locker: $10/month Register by Monday, November 4 online at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Registration Towel Service $10/month jccyoungstown.org or contact the Registration Office at 330.746.3250 ext. 195. Locker & Towel Service: $15/month Office at 330.746.3250 ext. 195. 1 30-Minute Massage: $15/month To add on any monthly service contact the Pickleball Open Play Basketball Membership Office: 330.746.3250 ext. 283. Join us in our brand-new outdoor complex for a fun-filled This time is reserved for basketball only. Shoot hoops game of pickleball. A cross between tennis, badminton with friends or join a pick-up game in our gym. Massage Therapy and ping-pong, this fast-paced game is fun for players of Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays Studies have shown that massage is an effective all skill levels. Equipment is provided. Outdoor play will Time: 7:30–9:00 p.m. be available through October 6. In the case of inclement treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. Date: Fridays weather, outdoor open place will be cancelled. Indoor Our Massage Therapists are licensed by the State Time: 5:30–7:00 p.m. Medical Board of Ohio and offer Swedish Massage, Deep pickleball open play begins October 8. Massage, Sports Massage, and Trigger Point Massage. Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays Youth Basketball One Time 30-Minute Massage: Time: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Children ages 5+ can join us for basketball time in our $33/Member | $43/Non Member Location: Gymnasium gym. Bring your own ball or borrow one of ours. Monthly 30-Minute Massage Date: Sundays Date: Fridays (paid with membership dues): $15/month. Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m. Location: Gymnasium 60-Minute Massage:

$58/Member | $78/Non Member 2019 JCC Fall Pickleball Shootout 90-Minute Massage: Any doubles combination (Men’s, Women’s, Mixed AQUATICS $81/Member | $108/Non Member Combined) with skill levels of 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0+. Medals

will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. The For more information on Aquatics programs contact

Reach Your Goals With InBody tournament coordinator may limit or combine skill levels the Aquatics Coordinator at 330.746.3250 ext. 112 or The InBody 570 is one of the most advanced body based upon registration numbers. Maximum six teams [email protected]. composition analyzers on the market. In less than one per skill level. Early registration is suggested due to Group Lessons: You & Me Baby minute, you will see a total analysis of your muscle, fat, limited entries. This is a monthly class where parents assist their and body water! Date: Saturday, November 17 children in the water. Children will learn how to float The first scan is FREE to all members! Time: 9:00 a.m. and improve their water skills. Swim pants or swim Monthly Unlimited Scans: $10/mo Location: JCC Gymnasium diapers are required. Recommended ages: 6 –36 (Also includes 15 minutes with Personal Trainer) Cost: $15/person | $30/team months. Member: $15/test Register by Friday, November 9 Date: Saturdays Non Member: $25/test Time: 9:35–10:05 a.m. To register contact the Registration Office at Catchball (Formerly Mamanet) Cost: $30/Member | $40/Non Member 330.746.3250 ext. 195. Join other women in a modified version of volleyball.

Open gyms are free and open to all. Group Lessons: Learn to Swim: Ages 3+ Personal Training Date: Mondays Children will be placed into the appropriate level by Our nationally certified trainers will develop an Time: 5:30 –7:30 p.m. certified water safety instructors. individualized plan geared toward your personal goals. Location: LYRIC Date: Saturdays You’ll receive support, motivation and direction that 317 Churchill Hubbard Road Time: 9:00–9:30 a.m. or 10:10–10:40 a.m. will help you get fit fast. We also offer youth personal Youngstown, Ohio 44505 training for children under 13. Date: Wednesdays For more information or to register contact Jaron Time: 4:00–4:30 p.m. Howell, Wellness Coordinator, at 330.746.3250 ext. 153. Cost: $30/Member | $40/Non Member

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Private Swim Lessons P.A.L.S.+ Private Swimming Lessons Swimmers of any age or level can benefit from private The JCC offers free one-on-one swim lessons for swim lessons. Learn to swim or improve your skills with persons who are on the autism spectrum or who have PERFORMING ARTS one of our certified swim instructors. Private lessons developmental disabilities. This program is funded by are also great for triathletes! the Thomases Family Endowment of the Youngstown For more information on the JCC School of Music or the Area Jewish Federation and Autism Speaks. To apply JCC School of Dance contact Eri Raib-Ptichkin, Program Coordinator, at 330.746.3250 ext. 106. NON for the P.A.L.S+ program visit jccyoungstown.org/pals. SESSIONS MEMBER MEMBER SwimSafe 500 JCC School of Music This program provides free swim safety lessons for This exciting program features piano, violin, guitar, 5 $96 $128 those who qualify. Scholarships are provided by The and percussion housed at the JCC! To register call the 10 $183 $244 United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, Registration Office at 330.746.3250 ext. 195. The Thomases Family Endowment of the Youngstown JCC School of Dance 20 $348 $464 Area Jewish Federation, and The Redwoods Group. To Fall Session: September 3 - December 5 apply for the SwimSafe 500 program visit For more information on pricing or to register, visit jccyoungstown.org/swimsafe500. Lifeguarding Classes jccyoungstown.org or contact Eri Raib-Ptichkin at

Participants who successfully complete the lifeguarding 330.746.3250 ext. 106 or Water Women course receive an American Red Cross certificate for [email protected]. This free class is designed for women with little or Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. Private Lesson Availability Online portion must be completed before classroom no swimming ability. Participants will learn the skills dates. A link will be provided after registration. needed to feel safe in the water. This program is Lessons can be scheduled with any JCC School of funded by Chemical Bank. Lessons will be limited to 12 Date: Saturday & Sunday, December 14 & 15 Dance educator in half hour increments. Private women per session. To register for the Water Women Time: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. lessons can be recurring in any of the available time program visit jccyoungstown.org/waterwomen. Date: December 28 & 29 slots, or on an as needed basis. Genres vary according Time: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Date: Saturdays, November 30–January 4 to instructor availability. Cost: $187/Member | $250/Non Member Time: 10:45–11:45 a.m. Cost: $20/30 Minutes Lifeguard recertifications and CPR classes are also available upon request. Cost: $75/Member | $100/Non Member EARLY LEARNING CENTER Register online at jccyoungstown.org or contact the Registration Office at 330.746.3250 ext. 195. For more information on the Early Learning Center, contact Ben Katz, Director of Early Learning at 330.746.3250 ext. 119 or [email protected]. Ages 6 weeks–Pre-Kindergarten THE THOMASES FAMILY Current Exhibit: ENDOWMENT OF THE YOUNGSTOWN Testament by Debra DeGregorio Infant & Toddler Private Swim Lessons AREA JEWISH FEDERATION The work of mixed media artist Debra DeGregorio The ELC offers one-on-one swim lessons for ART GALLERY ranges from large, drawn and printed natural children ages six months and up. These lessons forms, to bright ‘micro-installations,’ using collage, will encourage younger children to become string and sequins on pins. Her imagery arises For more information on the art gallery visit comfortable in the water while teaching older and disintegrates across the page like symbols jccyoungstown.org or contact the gallery curator, children swimming techniques. from the unconscious mind. These symbols may Heather Seno, at [email protected]. include biomorphic, plant-like shapes or tiny man- Enrichment Programming with made structures collapsing into fire or bodies of Community Partners water; mysterious snapshots from a larger story. Students will engage in a wide variety of enrichment With an interest in psychology, mythology and offerings in art, music, and science programs humor, these works are landscapes of the interior, brought to us by SMARTS, YSU Dana School of described using a personal symbology found in the Music, and OH WOW! Science Center. world of the exterior. Exhibit Dates: October 11–January 5 Free Family Membership to the JCC! Opening Reception: Wednesday, October 16 Full-time students are eligible for a free family Time 5:30–7:00 p.m. membership to the Jewish Community Center! Some exclusions apply. November 2019 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 17 JCC Anne Frank and the Remembering Tree YOUTH & FAMILY *Two Events! Join the JCC and the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation as we collaborate to bring home Canfield For more information on Youth & Family Programs contact native Erica Steiskal, illustrator of the book “Anne Frank Hunter Thomas, Program Coordinator, at 330.746.3250 ext. 123. and the Remembering Tree.’’ Date: Monday, November 11 JCC Before and After School Care Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m. Before School Care| 6:00–8:00 a.m. Location: Adult Lounge and Library After School Care | 3:00–6:00 p.m. Daily before school and after school care is available In honor of Jewish Book Month, please join us for a for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. special event as PJ Library and the Youngstown Area Our program offers unique experiences through dailiy Jewish Federation bring home Canfield native Erica activities including swimming, arts and crafts, sports, Steiskal, illustrator of the book “Anne Frank and the and designated homework time. Remembering Tree.’’ Erica will discuss her experience CULTURAL ARTS All day care is available during breaks and school as an illustrator of this meaningful story with our closures. For a full day calendar of when all day care is community. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. offered, visit jccyoungstown.org/aftercare. To register for any JCC Journeys or any other cultural Date: Monday, November 11 programs visit jccyoungstown.org or contact the the Save the Date! Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m. Registration office at 330.746.3250 ext. 195. For more Camp JCC Open House & Pool Party Location: Austintown Branch of the Public Library of information contact Gon Erez, Program Director, at Summer may have just ended, but we’re ready for Camp Youngstown and Mahoning County 330.746.3250 ext. 159. JCC 2020! Camp JCC is designed for campers entering Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Stained grades 1–8 and open to everyone. Come join us at our Glass Concert Series Open House Pool Party to find out what Camp JCC is all Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music with the about. Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. Each season, Everyone who registers at the Open House will receive the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra visits various $20 off each registered camper in addition to a $50 religious organizations around the Mahoning Valley. Early Bird Discount. All families will also be entered into This event is free and open to everyone. a raffle to win $150 off their Camp fees. The first 50 Light refreshments will be served. campers registered at the Open House will also receive Date: Sunday, November 24 a free gift. Location: Multi-Purpose Room Date: Sunday, January 26 Time: 3:00 p.m. Camp JCC 2020 begins June 1 Register by Friday, November 15 online at Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. jccyoungstown.org or contact the Registration Location: Indoor Pool Office at 330.746.3250 ext. 195. Parent Information Session: 1:30 p.m. | Adult Lounge Newman Levy Speaker Series: The Jews of the Titanic 1,500 passengers died during the tragic sinking of the FEDERATION HOLIDAY EVENTS Titanic after hitting an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean on VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES its maiden voyage from Southampton to NYC. Over 100 of those passengers were Jewish. In this lecture, Marcia For more information on Holiday Events contact Hunter Levy will discuss the Jewish passengers on board; who Social Action Committee of the Jewish Community Thomas, Program Coordinator, at 330.746.3250 ext. 123. they were, what happened to those that survived, and Relations Council: 330.746.3250 ext. 195 how their lives unfolded after this tragedy. Holiday Bazaar Vendor and Craft Event This event is free and open to everyone. Churchill United Methodist Food Pantry Dozens of vendors will offer crafts, jewelry, cosmetics, Lunch will be served. The CHUM Food Pantry aims to feed families in soaps, and more! Guests will also have the opportunity Date: Friday, November 8 Liberty Township that are in need of extra assistance. to participate in a basket raffle and 50/50. Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. Volunteers will help distribute food and make guests Date: Sunday, December 1 Location: Multi-Purpose Room feel welcome during their visit. Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Register by Monday, November 4 online at Dates: Friday, December 6 Location: Gymnasium and Multi-Purpose Room jccyoungstown.org or contact the Registration Time: 9:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. To register as a vendor, visit Office at 330.746.3250 ext. 195. Location: 189 Churchill Rd, Youngstown, OH 44505 jccyoungstown.org/vendor2019. 18 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine November 2019 JCC Happiness and Humor Group Thursday at the Cinema: The AGING WELL This ongoing monthly group will help you find the Intouchables positive side of life. This event is free and open to all Adapted from his autubiographical tale “Le Second older adults. Light refreshments will be served. Souffle,’’ this movie tells the story of Philippe Pozzo Aging Well is a collaboration between Jewish Family do Borgo. Parisian millionaire Philippe becomes a Services, the Jewish Community Center, and the Dates: Fridays, November 15 & December 20 quadriplegic after a paragliding accident. Along with Youngstown Area Jewish Federation. For more Time: 11:00 a.m. information contact Shay Kahani-Erez, Outreach Location: Adult Lounge his secretary, Magalie, he hires a young man named Coordinator, at 330.746.7929 ext. 199. Driss from the projects to be his live-in caregiver. Mindful Monday Date: Thursday, November 7 Grandfriends Free your mind, body, and spirit! This mindfullness Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Do you have free time? Come volunteer at the JCC! group will practice relaxing and recharging your Location: Adult Lounge We are looking for older adults to visit to play, sing mind. This event is free to all older adults. Light Cost: Free/Members | $5/Non Members songs, read stories, and have fun with the students refreshments will be served. in our Early Learning Center. Volunteering is a great Dates: Mondays, November 18 & December 16 Art Classes at the JCC: way to improve your quality of life and connect Time: 11:00 a.m. Mandala Workshop you with the community! No experience needed; Location: Adult Lounge The very act of creating Mandala (sanskrit for circle) a background check is required. To volunteer can lead us to many blessings. With the guidance of contact Shay Kahani-Erez, Outreach Coordinator, at Grief Support Group at the JCC artist Liz Lehman, you will have a spiritual piece of 330.746.7929 ext. 199. This group is for anyone who is grieving a death and art to display. All materials will be provided. would like to connect with others who share their Date: Wednesday, November 13 Games, Cards, and Puzzles experiences in a group setting. Light refreshments Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Enjoy some friendly competition or casual gameplay will be served. Date: Wednesday, November 20 with friends. This event is free to all older adults. Dates: Mondays, November 25, December 30, Time: 5:30–7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. & January 27, 2020 Location: Adult Lounge Dates: Wednesdays, November 20 & December 18 Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m. Cost: $15/Member | $20/Non Member Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: Adult Lounge Location: Adult Lounge Cost: $30/Member | $40/Non Member

RENTALS Prince & Princess Royal Bash Don your crowns and tiaras and take a mini ballet lesson. For more information or to book a rental contact Kelli Superhero Celebration McCormick at 330.746.3250 ext. 284 or kmccormick@ Dress up and participate in superhero activities in our jewishyoungstown.org secret lair. Specialty Parties Under the Sea Splish Splash Mermaid Bash Experience swimming and storytelling in our pool with All parties include time in our party room. Custom the JCC mermaid. invitations are available!

Pool Party

Enjoy swim time in our full-size indoor heated pool. Campus Rentals Multi-Purpose Room All Star Celebration Equipped with an overhead motorized projection Lower Level Multi-Purpose Room Play basketball, volleyball, kickball, soccer, or wiffleball theater screen, state-of-the-art audio visual system, This multi-purpose room is located on the ground in our gymnasium. movable module stage, and commercial kitchen. floor and can accommodate up to 36 people. In-house Glow & Dance Hip-Hop Party Catering packages are available for up to 250 guests. catering is available Enjoy your next celebration with glow accessories and a Meeting Rooms Adult Lounge mini hip-hop lesson. Our small conference room seats up to eight guests, Accommodates 50 guests. An in-house kosher caterer is Ninja Games Celebration while our boardroom seats 35 and is equipped with a available. Tackle our ninja obstacle course and participate in built-in projector and screen. *NEW! Outdoor Pavilion coordination activities. Gymnasium Our brand-new, outdoor pavilion is centrally located Noah’s Park Party Our full-size gymnasium is equipped with six regulation between Noah’s Park and the new outdoor Pickleball Play the day away at Noah’s Park or our new Infant and height basketball hoops, bleacher seating, and a complex. The pavilion has picnic table seating for 200+, Toddler playground. dividing curtain. along with bathrooms and a kitchenette. November 2019 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 19 JCC Family Pumpkin Dive ANNE FRANK AND THE REMEMBERING TREE In honor of Jewish Book Month, please join us for a special event as PJ Library and the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation bring home Canfield native, Erika Steiskal, illustrator of the book “Anne Frank and the Remembering Tree.’’ Erika will discuss her experience as an illustrator of this meaningful story with our community. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. TWO EVENTS!

Date: Monday, November 11 Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Location: Austintown Branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Refreshments will be served. Hayden Forestal (left) and Josie Diroll participated in the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown's After School Family Fun in the Pool Pumpkin Dive on Friday, Oct. 18. Families watched Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride," had donuts and cider, and dove in Date: Monday, November 11 the pool to grab a real pumpkin to take home. Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Location: Adult Lounge & Library Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Will Be at JCC YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Foundation and the Howard and Jeanne STAINED GLASS CONCERT SERIES will perform at 3 p.m., Nov. 24, at the Jewish Karr Charitable Foundation. Community Center of Youngstown. The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music with the The Stained Glass Concert Series is part began in 1926 as “The Little Symphony Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. of the Youngstown Symphony Society’s Orchestra,” composed of twelve members community outreach program. During all under the age of sixteen, directed by This event is free and open to everyone. each season, the Youngstown Symphony brothers Carmine and Michael Ficocelli. Orchestra and music director Randall Craig Recognizing the need for a permanent Light refreshments will be served. Fleischer visit Mahoning Valley houses of administrative body, the Youngstown worship, community centers, and hospitals. Symphony Society was formed in 1935. Date: Sunday, November 24 | Time: 3:00 p.m. The Stained Glass Concerts series seeks The Society acquired the Warner Bros. Location: Multi-Purpose Room to strengthen ties between the community Theatre in downtown Youngstown in 1968. and the orchestra through the performance Today, the DeYor Performing Arts Center Register by Friday, November 15 online at of informal concerts that introduce the houses the 2,300-seat Edward W. Powers orchestra and the art form and provide Auditorium, 600-seat Ford Family Recital jccyoungstown.org or contact the Registration Office at opportunities for local artists from Hall and the over-9,000-square-foot Adler 330.746.3250 ext. 195. neighborhood churches to perform with Art Academy. the orchestra because music has the power The JCC event is free. Light refreshments to bring people together. It is underwritten will be served. Visit jccyoungstown.org to in part by the Charles W. and Sarah J. Syak register by Nov. 15. 20 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine November 2019 News You Can Use How Germany Is Rethinking Security for Its Jewish Community Following the Yom Kippur Synagogue Attack

By Cnaan Liphshiz smaller communities like Halle. It also cartoonists at the Charlie Hebdo magazine Jewish Telegraphic Agency. (JTA) — In the aftermath of the shooting recommended improving police response and four Jews at a kosher store, the Revach said the French model can be outside a synagogue in the German city of time, noting that it took 16 minutes for government launched Operation Sentinel, tweaked to be made less restrictive. Halle, local authorities are rethinking their which deployed thousands of troops “There’s actually no need for approach to securing the country’s Jewish “It is time that Germany decides how around Jewish community buildings and soldiers with guns and police cars in communities. itofficers deals towith confront hatred the of shooter. Jews and other other potential targets. The French state front of synagogues,” the European inhuman hatred forms,” Elio Adler, the bears nearly all the security costs for Jewish Congress’s security expert said. prevented the gunman from entering the group’s chairman, wrote. “The previous Jewish institutions, about $1.2 million per “Technology, including surveillance synagogueOnly the onbuilding’s Yom Kippur. heavy Joseffortified Schuster, doors methods are clearly not enough.” day. cameras and good doors like the one in the president of the Central Council of But the effort has its drawbacks. Halle, can be used smartly to reduce that Jews in Germany, said it was “scandalous” were quick to condemn the Oct. 9 attack Synagogues across France now resemble sort of presence.” that there were no police outside the andGerman reassure officials the Jewish seem tocommunity agree. They of fortresses, and the heavy police presence As in other European synagogues, Halle synagogue on Judaism’s holiest day, their support. Chancellor Angela Merkel has undermined a sense of normalcy the doors at the Halle synagogue were when attendance by worshippers is at its attended a vigil in Berlin that day and told among many French Jews, about 30,000 reinforced in recent years as part of a highest. Jews in Halle that her government was of whom have moved to Israel since 2013. security initiative funded by the United Some German states are now moving to committed “to do everything possible so Sandra Sebbah, a Jewish mother of four Israel Appeal with support from donors ensure that situation isn’t repeated. that you can live safely.” from Pavillons-sous-Bois, a northeastern including Mikhail Fridman, German Khan, In the eastern state of Thuringia, Merkel said the attack “shows us that suburb of Paris, said the soldiers outside authorities have agreed to post armed this is not so simple and that we must do her children’s Jewish school only as a far-right extremist named Stephan even more,” though she did not specify amplify her anxiety about their safety. Balliet,and Peter shot Aven. at the The doors attacker, and tried identified to use services, Der Speigel reported. In Hesse, what further action she envisaged. She encourages her children to “live explosives to blow them up. When he securityofficers will outside be synagoguesprovided at duringevery Police protection is absent currently somewhere else, like normal people and failed, he shot dead a woman who passed synagogue and Jewish institution during from many German synagogues and not like this, where I am afraid every Jewish holidays, a police spokesman said. Jewish institutions, said Ophir Revach, minute they’re not home — especially And in Bavaria, synagogues were added as director of the European Jewish Congress’ when they’re at school,” she told the Security continued on page 23 stops to routine police patrols following Security and Crisis Center. the attack. “In Germany’s larger cities, At the federal level, Interior Minister Jewish communities get police Horst Seehofer said that police will “have to take a closer look at the gamers’ scene,” additionally. But small communities a reference to the shooter’s frequent use of likeprotection Halle have and neither, hire security leaving firmsthem online gaming platforms. That comment exposed,” he said. sparked protests by German gamers, who In Frankfurt, the Jewish fear an invasion of their privacy based on community of 6,600 members what they call a false generalization. pays about $1.2 million a year for German Jewry’s Values Initiative, a private security to supplement the protection provided by police, Leo mainstream think tank for German Jewish Latasch, the head of security for the communities,nonprofit that has positionedproposed itselfa seven- as a community, told Der Spiegel last point plan for improving security for week. German Jews, including better real-time In Berlin, the Jewish community monitoring of video streaming platforms and the government split the cost like the ones that the Halle gunman used to broadcast his assault for about 30 to Sergey Lagodinsky, a European minutes. Parliamentof private security lawmaker firms, and according a former After the synagogue attack, the Jewish community leader in the group called for police protection of city. “all synagogues, Jewish, and Israeli The situation is radically institutions in Germany,” charging that different in neighboring France. People mourn in front of the entrance to the Jewish synagogue on Oct. 10, 2019 in Halle, police had “misjudged” the threat facing After the 2015 slaying of Germany. (Jens Schlueter/Getty Images) November 2019 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 21 News You Can Use Tornadoes Damage Dallas Jewish Federation and JCC Buildings Nine tornadoes in October caused mobile vehicle called J on Wheels. And meals for seniors. function offsite. considerable damage in North Texas, our J on Wheels was destroyed.” “We haven’t had anything like this at “Our thoughts and prayers go including at the Jewish Federation and He noted that he’s thankful there the JCC, I don’t believe, in the history of out to all those whose homes and JCC buildings in Dallas. wasn’t significant interior damage. the JCC,” he said. “There’s just nothing neighborhoods were impacted,” the No one was killed or badly injured Cleanup crews, including else like the destruction that has post said. “We will rebuild together. in the storms, the Dallas Morning electricians, landscapers, roofers, and happened on this campus and around We will heal together.” News reported. lighting experts, are busy at the facility, the campus in the neighborhood. The Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a Much of the damage the JCC suffered he said, and the power company has neighborhood was really devastated, state of disaster across 15 counties in was to the exterior of the property. been working for days to restore as well.” North Texas, including Dallas. Playgrounds, a memorial fountain, power. Many homes were destroyed, and “The community has been amazing,” trees, parking lot lighting, and fencing Assuming power is restored, the Jewish federation building received Allen said. “There have been volunteers were all severely damaged. Allen hopes to re-open the JCC soon, significant damage, he said. everywhere.” “Any infrastructure you could ask though with restricted access. In the The Jewish Federation of Greater JTA reporter Marcy Oster and about on the outside of our building meantime, they have relocated their Dallas building sustained “substantial Jewish Journal editor Elise Skolnick was impacted,” said Artie Allen, early learning program and found a damage,” the organization said on contributed to this article. president and CEO. “We also have a kosher kitchen to prepare essential Facebook. The Federation plans to Netanyahu Announces He Is Unable to Form a Government

By Marcy Oster sake of all those who wish to form a In a video message posted on social Gantz’s faction or to Avigdor Liberman, Editor’s Note: On Oct. 23, Benny government in Israel.” media, Netanyahu said that he put head of the Yisrael Beiteinu Party, Gantz said that he will aim to form a JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israeli “all efforts” into bringing Gantz to the which has been holding out for a liberal unity government with Prime Minister Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu negotiation table and forming a “broad unity government. Benjamin Netanyahu’s party to “repair announced Oct. 21 that he is unable national unity government.” He said Blue and White is expected to the divisions in our society.” He added, to form a government coalition after that Gantz refused to meet with him or require preconditions for joining its “I promised I would form a liberal trying for nearly four weeks. to send his negotiating team “time and government, including support for unity government and that is what The announcement came on time again.” public transportation on Shabbat and I intend to do.” Gantz said. The Blue Netanyahu’s 70th birthday. “The time of spin is over, and it is support for revoking legislation that and White party leader made the now time for action,” the Blue and forces businesses to close on Shabbat, remarks after being officially tasked by a decade that someone other than White party said in a statement. “Blue Haaretz reported. President Reuven Rivlin with forming NetanyahuIt is the will first attempt time in to more form than a and White is determined to form the The Arab Joint List’s four parties a government. In remarks directed at government. liberal unity government, led by Benny could help Gantz hit the coalition Netanyahu, Gantz said: “We’ve known Following the announcement, the Gantz, that the people of Israel voted threshold, but they have not pledged each other for many years and I see director-general of the president’s for a month ago.” to join any ruling majority. Netanyahu you as an Israeli patriot. Together with “The time has come for Blue and called the possibility of a so-called you and the good people in Likud, we contacting the heads of all the factions White,” Gantz tweeted. minority government led by Gantz with have the responsibility to conduct a inoffice, Knesset Harel and Tubi, informing was tasked them withthat Rivlin had attempted to help the Arab parties’ support from outside respectful, ethical conversation for the Rivlin will transfer the mandate to Netanyahu and Gantz arrive at a the coalition “an anti-Zionist act that form the government to Benny Gantz, national unity government, with endangers our security.” head of the Blue and White faction, the a formula that included a rotating Blue and White earned 33 seats premiership, which would have seen in the September elections to the Gantz will have 28 days to try to Netanyahu take a leave of absence from Netanyahu-led Likud Party’s 32. formpresident’s a government office said incoalition. a statement. If he However, parties representing 55 seats fails to form a government, Knesset three corruption cases against him. in the Knesset recommended to Rivlin members have 21 days to advise Rivlin Thethe officeleaders if hecould is indicted not agree, in one however, of the that Netanyahu be tasked to form a of their support for another lawmaker government to 53 for Gantz, leading to form a government, and Rivlin could rotation. to Netanyahu receiving the mandate. task a third person with the mandate. on Netanyahu who would also serve insisted first on in bringing such a Liberman did not commit his party’s If that fails, Israel will go to a third his right-wing coalition in to the eight seats to either candidate. national election, which would occur in government with him, which was Sixty-one seats are required to form March 2020. not acceptable either to members of a majority ruling government coalition. 22 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine November 2019 News You Can Use Donations Being Accepted for Golda Meir’s Yom Kippur Letter Hurricane Dorian Relief Effort to Bereaved Families has Been When Hurricane Dorian tore to build a reliable supply chain Discovered through the Bahamas, it left massive to provide additional aid moving damage in its wake. forward. By Marcy Oster know no more bereavement.” It was the strongest storm in the JDC’s disaster response team is JERUSALEM (JTA) — A letter of A day later saw the outbreak of the Yom history of the Bahamas, producing committed to providing aid not just in condolence to bereaved Israeli families Kippur War, which claimed the lives of storm surges of over 18 feet above the initial aftermath of the hurricane, written by then-Prime Minister Golda Meir 2,500 Israeli soldiers. normal water levels, flooding drinking but through the long rebuilding on the eve of the Yom Kippur War has been Meir resigned in April 1974 amid public water sources with saltwater. Food, process that follows. discovered. water, medicine, electricity, and JDC is a Jewish humanitarian In the years following the establishment government. the infrastructure to place those organization, working in 70 of the Jewish state, it was customary for the criticismThe letter and awill loss be of offered confidence for sale in theat resources where they can do the most countries to lift lives and strengthen prime minister to have contact with the the Kedem auction house in Jerusalem in good were needed. communities. They rescue Jews in families of killed soldiers, including sending December. JDC stepped in to help, providing danger, provide aid to vulnerable Maron Aran, an owner of Kedem, said in medical supplies, telecommunications Jews, develop innovative solutions Meir was scrupulous about the custom and a statement that the letter “unexpectedly” equipment to reestablish connections to Israel’s most complex social frequentlyletters for holidayscorresponded and official with occasions.bereaved came to the auction house in the run-up to across the archipelago, and fuel challenges, cultivate a Jewish future, Yom Kippur this year. to run generators and refrigerate and lead the Jewish community’s On the eve of the Yom Kippur War in “It evokes, more than anything else medication. They also brought local response to crises. 1973,families Meir both sent privately a letter, and datedofficially. Oct. 5, to could, the tragedy that the State of Israel and international partners together To donate, visit https://bit.ly/2qD6VGi bereaved families in which she wrote: suffered 46 years ago,” Aran said. “A few “Your pain is the pain of the entire nation hours after the Prime Minister shared in … Our main concern is achieving peace Israel’s national mourning for the victims for Israel. The memory of our loved ones of previous wars, a new war broke out,” motivates us to do anything in our power adding thousands of families to the rolls of so that there be no more casualties, and we the bereaved.

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the country safely. Henryk Broder, a Jewish by on the street and then killed another authorpoint is and sufficient one of toGermany’s allow Jews best-known to live in man at a nearby kebab shop. celebrities, takes a pessimistic view. “This was an effective passive security “It’s time to face the truth: There is measure that saved lives,” Revach said, no place for Jews in Europe, or at least “but it needs to be coupled with fast no safe place for them,” he told JTA. Jews response and surveillance.” can either leave or “spend the rest of Revach said new technologies, like their lives in a gated community, being facial recognition software that can protected by the state.” provide early warning when a known “I don’t consider this Jewish threat is spotted near a Jewish institution, community life,” Broder said. “I consider can give law enforcement an edge. He said it Jewish community survival.” that the deployment of these technologies Lagodinsky, the European Parliament has been hampered by European Union lawmaker, agrees that the Halle killings privacy laws. are a “wake-up call” from a security “The solution is smarter use of the perspective, but insists that German Jewry resources at hand, not throwing more will prevail despite the security challenges. soldiers and guns at Jewish institutions,” “We must become more visible, not Revach said. “It costs too much money less,” Lagodinsky said. “We must not close to be sustainable and frankly only refers inwards, but open up and build bridges to perpetrators to the more vulnerable allies who understand that it’s not Jews targets.” Some German Jews wonder whether entire society.” who need to fight anti-Semites but the November 2019 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 23 News You Can Use Kenny from page 3 her aunt and uncle’s home. his life is being “I would look at it and wonder exposed, and what about him and ask Uncle Ed about him happened to him, “It’s so meaningful, and I’m so and he would say, ‘Oh, that’s my son, and I feel like it’s excited and happy that this came to he was killed in the war.’ And it stuck an honor to him fruition, and I know my dad’s looking with me,” she said. “Anyway, I had this to bring this out down and going, ‘Yay! Good job.’” burning desire, really, to go and do so people know Phillips Chelin, of Houston, said this for Mariellen, do it for Uncle Ed, he existed, he was the trip to the cemetery was one of and to do it for that picture that was there, he fought the highlights of her life. sitting on the table that I would see for our country,” “I know that sounds probably very very week.” she said. “It gets strange to say, but I went on a mission Chelin wasn’t convinced the detour to my heart that that was close to my heart and I was a good idea,’ but was touched by even though a accomplished it. And I feel really the experience. The pair has traveled death happened good,” she said. extensively but agree it one of their the connection is To find Kenny’s grave, Phillips best trips. still there.” Chelin and her husband Hartley The family was very close growing Chelin needed to leave the cruise ship up in Cleveland, Moss, who now lives Kenny Robinson died in Belgium, rather than continuing on in Youngstown, said, getting together before his stepsister, with it to London. They took a three at least twice a week. Mariellen Miller, hour train ride, then a bus, and finally She always wondered about this was born. But she walked a long time before coming to one cousin they never met who died made it her mission the cemetery. in World War II. to change the cross Phillips Chelin remembers seeing “So here was this person way back on his grave to a Kenny’s picture sitting on a table in when who we never met, and now Star of David. Churchill Commons HOLIDAY BAZAAR VENDOR AND CRAFT EVENT Make every day Locally owned taste better and operated Dozens of vendors will offer crafts, jewelry, cosmetics, soaps, and more! Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a basket raffle and 50/50. Great Food This event is free and open to everyone. Fruit Trays Tableware Rolls, Cakes & Pastries Cards Date: Sunday, December 1 Meat, Vegetable & Relish Trays . Decorations Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wing-Dings Thank Yous Location: Gymnasium and Fried Chicken Manischewitz & Mogen David Beverages Kosher Wines Multi-Purpose Room Manischewitz, Mother’s, Streitz, Rokeach, Joyva Kosher Products To register as a vendor, visit jccyoungstown.org/vendor2019 or contact See our expanded Kosher section Hunter Thomas, Program Coordinator, at 4700 BELMONT AVENUE 330.746.3250 ext.123 by Sunday, November 24. (330) 759-9502

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